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AO08 KWW

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,297 mi
Last recorded43,297 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 KWW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 28 Aug 2025 43,297 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 41,932 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 39,088 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 35,243 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 32,606 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

tyres wearing on edge and perished

Pass 4 Sep 2020 29,894 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front tyres wearing on edge and slighlty perished

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 10 Jun 2019 27,998 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 25,854 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 23,915 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 20,992 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 16,530 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 14,130 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 10,455 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 9,086 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 7,937 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 6,907 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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AO08 KWW is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2008 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 47,416 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO08 KWW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 18 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO08 KWW registered?

AO08 KWW is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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